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Chief Financial Officer

Aventus
Abu Dhabi, UAE
fulltime
Executive
1 months ago
Financial StrategyCorporate FinanceRisk ManagementBudgeting & ForecastingTreasury ManagementFinancial Reporting
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Job Purpose

I am partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure group in their search for a Group Chief Financial Officer, widely recognised for delivering landmark projects across infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors that are shaping the region’s long-term development across the Middle East.

The role will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Group CEO and Board, driving financial resilience, optimising capital allocation, strengthening governance, and enabling sustainable, long-term value creation.

The position requires deep expertise in EPC project finance, large-scale cash and liquidity management, joint venture structuring, and enterprise-wide financial transformation within complex, multi-jurisdictional operation.

Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and lead Group financial strategy aligned with growth and regional expansion
  • Advise the CEO and Board on financial, commercial, and investment decisions
  • Drive value creation through capital allocation, portfolio optimisation, and transformation

Planning, Performance & Reporting

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across all entities
  • Consolidate Group performance and deliver insights to leadership
  • Ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, strong controls, and audit readiness
  • Strengthen performance frameworks linked to key operational KPIs

Treasury & Capital Management

  • Oversee liquidity, cash flow, and working capital across the Group
  • Manage banking relationships, funding, and capital structure optimisation
  • Lead cash flow forecasting for large-scale EPC project requirements

Epc & Commercial Oversight

  • Govern financial control of EPC and infrastructure projects end-to-end
  • Oversee budgeting, cost control, revenue recognition, and margin protection
  • Manage claims, variations, and contractual entitlements

M&A, JVs & Investments

  • Lead M&A, joint ventures, due diligence, and deal structuring
  • Define investment frameworks aligned with strategic returns
  • Oversee valuation, integration, and partnership governance

Risk, Governance & Compliance

  • Establish enterprise risk and governance frameworks
  • Ensure regulatory, tax, and statutory compliance across jurisdictions
  • Strengthen internal controls and support IPO readiness

Stakeholders & Transformation

  • Engage Board, investors, banks, and auditors on financial strategy and performance
  • Lead finance transformation, ERP systems, and digital reporting capabilities
  • Build a high-performing, multi-entity finance organisation with strong leadership depth

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
  • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is required
  • MBA or executive education from a reputable institution is preferred
  • Additional qualifications in corporate finance, investment management, or capital markets are advantageous

Experience

  • Minimum 20 years of progressive finance experience
  • At least 10–12 years in senior leadership roles (CFO / Group Finance Director level)
  • Extensive experience within construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries
  • Proven track record managing large, multi-entity, multi-country organisations (AED 10B+ revenue scale)
  • Strong expertise in EPC project finance, treasury, and capital structuring
  • Demonstrated success in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments
  • Experience in financial modelling, PPP structures, and international operations preferred
  • Exposure to IPO preparation, capital markets, or listed environments highly desirable
  • Experience leading complex organisations with large-scale workforce and operational footprint
  • Strong background in investor relations, fundraising, and engagement with banks and financial institutions

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